Geography in Las Vegas

Washington, DC — Join 8,000 geographers, GIS specialists, and environmental scientists from around the world in Las Vegas for the very latest in research, policy, and applications in geography, sustainability, and GIScience, during the annual conference of  the Association of American Geographers, to be held March 22–27, 2009.

The program will feature 4,000 presentations by leading scholars and researchers from more than 60 countries, an international networking reception, and exhibitions showcasing recent scholarly publications, advanced geographic technologies, and expanding employment opportunities.  Numerous field trips will also explore the rich cultural and physical geography of Las Vegas and the surrounding region.

To register for the meeting, or to submit a paper, visit www.aag.org.